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Prime Minister's Office
PM speaks on telephone with His Excellency Boris Johnson, Prime Minister of the United Kingdom
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi spoke on telephone today with His Excellency Boris Johnson, Prime Minister of the United Kingdom.
The two leaders reviewed the progress in bilateral relations since their virtual summit earlier this year, and expressed satisfaction at the steps already initiated under the Roadmap 2030 adopted during the virtual summit. They also reviewed the progress of the Enhanced Trade Partnership and agreed on the potential of rapidly expanding trade and investment linkages between both countries.
The leaders had extensive discussion on issues related to Climate Change, in the context of the forthcoming UNFCCC COP-26 meeting in Glasgow in early November 2021. Prime Minister conveyed India's commitment to Climate Action, as seen in its ambitious target for expansion of renewable energy and the recently announced National Hydrogen Mission.
The leaders also exchanged views on regional developments, especially the situation in Afghanistan. In this context, they agreed on the need to develop a common international perspective on issues regarding extremism and terrorism, as well as Human Rights and rights of women and minorities.
Ministry of Coal
Union Minister Shri Pralhad Joshi Appreciates MCL for Record Breaking Performance
Company Breaches Coal Dispatch Figure of 6 Lakh Tonne a Day
Union Minister of Coal, Mines and Parliamentary Affairs Shri Pralhad Joshi and Minister of State for Rail, Coal & Mines Shri RaosahebPatilDanve today felicitated the Chairman-cum-Managing Directors  and functional directors of Mahanadi Coalfields Limited , as company scripted new history by dispatching a record 6.04 lakh tonne coal to consumers on Thursday.
Minister Shri Joshi appreciated the leadership of MCL and coordinated efforts of all the stakeholders including coal miners, contractual workers, railways, trade union leaders and the local administration, for the ground breaking performance by MCL, which supplied an average of 5.25 lakh tonne of coal daily in Odisha.
The Ministers appreciated Mr. Sinha, CMD Northern Coalfields Ltd  who holds additional responsibility of MCL, for ensuring that both the subsidiaries breached one million tonne coal dispatch figure. The performance is vital as it accounts for 50% of total coal off-take of holding company of MCL and NCL i.e. Coal India Ltd.
At a time when the energy demand of the country was soaring, resulting in rising demand for dry fuel, the flagship MCL and MP-based sister subsidiary NCL raised the bar in the need of hour. The Ministry has acknowledged the same and given the appreciation letters to the Functional Directors of MCL and NCL.
During the current financial year, MCL has supplied over 95.7 million tonnes of coal to consumers, registering a growth of about 21% over last year.
Prime Minister's Office
Telephone Conversation between PM and Prime Minister of the Ireland
During a telephone call today with the Prime Minister of Ireland, H.E. Dr. Leo Varadkar, Prime Minister discussed the state of the COVID-19 pandemic and the steps being taken by both countries to control its health and economic impact.
Prime Minister Varadkar appreciated the role being played by Indian origin doctors and nurses in fighting the infection in Ireland. Prime Minister thanked Prime Minister Varadkar for the care and support being extended to the Indian citizens present in Ireland, and promised to similarly facilitate Irish citizens in India.
The two leaders agreed that India and Ireland can leverage their strengths in the pharmaceutical and medical fields to contribute to the global fight against the pandemic. They also deliberated on the potential for strengthening India’s cooperation with Ireland, as well as with the EU, in the post-COVID context.
The leaders agreed to remain in touch and consult each other on the evolving dimensions of the crisis.
Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas
ONGC undertakes a bouquet of activities under Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav
As a part of celebrations of the 75th year of the nation’s Independence, under the aegis of the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas , Energy Maharatna Oil and Natural Gas Corporation Limited  organized visits of students from Kendriya Vidyalaya and engineering colleges to its oil-fields in different parts of India. These field trips have aroused the interest of the younger generation of India in the oil and gas business, which is a vital element of India’s energy independence. All field trips were organized following adherence to all COVID-19 protocol.
Under this Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav, ONGC has also drawn up an elaborate plan to organize study visits of 25 groups, each comprising around 100 students, during September 2021 to January 2022. Under this plan, ONGC has already completed field visits for five groups of students. The study visits during 1 to 15 September were organized at five different assets of ONGC at Ahmedabad, Mehsana, Ankleshwar, Cambay and Cauvery. The trips exposed the students to the various nuances of the energy business and the science and technology behind those.
At Mehsana Asset of ONGC in north Gujarat, 96 students of Government Engineering College of Patan were taken to the Sobhasan Central Tank Farm  in four batches for an exposure to the operations of an oilfield. Senior technical ONGC executives at Mehsana interacted with the students and explained the intricacies of operations during the two-day visit during 13-14 September 2021.
ONGC Cambay Asset organized field visits to Lunej Museum and Akholjuni for students of Class VIII, IX and X in three batches, each comprising of 30 students, during 13-15 September. Ankleshwar Asset arranged study visit for the students of Kendriya Vidyalaya of Ankleshwar, to give them glimpses of ONGC operations at Well sites, CTF, and work-over rigs.
Study visit of another hundred students was organized by Cauvery Asset for a fortnight during 1-15 September. Keeping in view the prevailing COVID-19 situation, the whole batch of 100 students was divided in to small groups of 10 students each. Students from Puducherry Engineering College participated in the trip and each batch was accompanied by faculty from the college. Students were taken to the Kuthalam and Narimanam Surface Installations of the ONGC Asset.
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Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment
M/O Social Justice & Empowerment decides for release of advance grant to implementing agencies to run and maintain old age homes in view of ongoing Pandemic
Rs. 83.74 crore has already been released to IAs during 2020-21 till date
In view of the ongoing Pandemic and considering the fact that the Implementing Agencies  may not have sufficient funds to run and maintain Old Age Homes, the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment has decided for release of advance grant to them. A total of Rs. 83.74 crore has already been released to the IAs during 2020-21, till date.
The Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment is implementing National Action Plan for Senior Citizens , which has a component of Integrated Programme for Senior Citizens  under which grants in aid is given for running and maintenance of, inter alia, Senior Citizens Homes  to Implementing Agencies  such as State Governments/Union Territory Administrations /Panchayati Raj Institutions /Local bodies; Non-Governmental Organizations /Voluntary Organizations.
This information was given by Minister of State for Social Justice and Empowerment Shri Rattan Lal Kataria in a written reply in Rajya Sabha today.
Ministry of Communications
ITI Limited partners with startups to boost manufacturing of ICT, IoT and Defence Technology based solutions at the first ICT-IoT Expo
Startups must convert innovative ideas into marketable products and services-Manoj Sinha
ITI Limited today signed agreements with leading startups and original equipment manufacturers  covering the manufacturing of a wide range of ICT-IOT based solutions. These include civil and military advanced radar systems, advanced edge router systems, next generation 5G technology products, data storage and networking solutions, digital security solutions, advanced metering solutions, and wi-fi products and solutions.
The agreements were signed today, in the presence of Union Minister of State  for Communications and Minister of State for Railways, Shri Manoj Sinha and Chairman, Telecom Commission and Secretary, Department of Telecommunications, Smt. Aruna Sundararajan on the sidelines of the first edition of ITI’s two-day ‘ICT & IoT Startup Tech Expo’ in Bengaluru.
Speaking at the valedictory session of the Tech Expo, Shri Sinha said – “With more than 20,000 startups, India has the second largest ecosystem for startups in the world. I am extremely happy to see ITI promoting startups in the ICT and defence sectors. Such events will provide an effective platform for startups to convert their innovative ideas into marketable products and services. The agreements signed today will also help ITI diversify its’ manufacturing capabilities in partnership with the startups, thereby supporting the sustainable turnaround of ITI.”
ITI Limited has also entered into an agreement with Telecommunication Engineering Center , New Delhi for establishment of state-of-the-art telecom testing labs at its Bengaluru plant to facilitate mandatory testing of imported and indigenous telecom equipment in India. The foundation stone for a set of telecom testing labs– comprising EMI/EMC lab, Specific Absorption Rate  lab, Safety lab and Security lab – was laid today by the Minister.
Smt. Aruna Sundararajan, Chairman, Telecom Commission and Secretary, Department of Telecommunications in her address said “The draft National Digital Communications Policy 2018 emphasizes domestic manufacturing of digital communications equipment and components, and aims to introduce a Phased Manufacturing Program for identified product segments to accelerate the achievement of this goal. ITI will manufacture some of the innovative products that have emerged from this unique event. The new manufacturing initiatives of ITI, in partnership with the startups, should focus on creating Indian IPRs in the communications sector.”
Speaking on the occasion, Shri K Alagesan, Chairman and Managing Director, ITI Limited thanked the participants of the Tech Expo 2018, and welcomed their partnership with ITI to create mutually beneficial outcomes. More than 500 startups and tech entrepreneurs actively participated in the event.
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Ministry of Finance
Finance Minister attends the 2nd Extraordinary G20 Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors Virtual Meeting
Union Minister for Finance & Corporate Affairs, Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman participated in the 2nd Extraordinary G20 Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors  meeting under the Saudi Arabian Presidency today, to discuss the impact of COVID-19 pandemic on the global economy and coordinate efforts in response to this global challenge.
Finance Minister appreciated the Saudi Presidency for organizing these meetings which provide opportunity to all G20 members to not only share their individual experiences but also to work in better coordination.
G20 Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors during the 1st Extraordinary Virtual G20 FMCBG Meeting held on March 23, 2020 had decided to meet virtually on a regular basis to continue discussions on the evolution of the COVID-19 pandemic, including its impact on markets and economic conditions and take further actions to support the economy during and after this phase. This meeting was held to follow up on discussion of the 1st virtual meeting as well as to discuss the follow-up in line with the statement made by G20 Leaders during the G20 Virtual Leaders Summit held on March 26, 2020. During the summit, the Leaders had tasked G20 Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors to deliver a G20 Action Plan in Response to COVID-19, in close cooperation with relevant international organizations .
Smt Sitaraman supported the proposed G20 Action Plan and emphasized that such an exercise would provide an opportunity for immense cross learning and critical insights. Referring to the G20 Leaders statement, regarding regulatory and supervisory measures, she emphasised the importance of ensuring that the financial system continues to support and quickly revive the economy
Finance Minister made specific interventions on reviewing and enhancing the IMF toolkit and further expanding the swap line network. She suggested that IMF can develop innovative and ingenious methods to meet COVID-19 related financing requirements given that policy space is severely constrained in most countries in these unprecedented circumstances.
On the issue of swap arrangements, Smt. Sitharaman encouraged IMF to use its existing resources to create a non-stigmatised short-term liquidity swap facility which could be rapidly deployed as and when needed by the countries. She also emphasized upon the need to allow flexibility for countries to engage in new lines of bilateral swap arrangements as per requirements.
During her intervention, Smt. Sitharaman also briefly shared with her G20 counterparts the efforts being made by Government of India to deal with COVID-19 crisis, including the recently announced relief package of INR 1.7 Trillion for the poor, the emergency health fund of INR 150 Billion, along with several other monetary, fiscal and regulatory measures taken to address the economic and social concerns of those most impacted by the crisis.
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Ministry of Communications
Divisional level Dak and Pension Adalat on June 17
Panaji, 9June, 2021
Divisional level Pension and Dak Adalat will be held on 17.06.2021 at 11.00 hrs and 12.00 hrs respectively at the office of the Sr. Supdt. of Post Offices, Goa Division, Panaji 403001, to hear the complaints/ grievances, etc. from the members of the public relating to postal services and pensioner.
Complaints should be addressed to the ASP (HQ, O/o Sr. Supdt. of Post Offices, Goa Division, Panaji 403001 and be handed over personally or be sent by post. Complaints and grievances not replied within six weeks only can be tendered. There shall be only one complaint in one application. The name/designation of the officer to whom the original complaint was addressed, the date on which it was tendered is to be mentioned. Application along with a copy of original to be sent, so as to reach on or before 14.06.2021 The Complainant/Pensioner can attend the Adalat if he/she so wishes at his/her own cost.
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Ministry of Culture
Puri, Odisha to Host 20th Folk Fair 2022
Kolkata, June 17, 2022
The popular tourist attraction of Odisha facing Bay of Bengal-Puri is going to host the 20th Folk Fair 2022 at Muktakash Rangomancho, near Shri Gundicha Temple, Saradhabali, Puri from June 20 to 24, 2022. The programme will be hosted by Shree Shrikshetra Soochana , a non-profit NGO to protect and promote the socio-cultural fabric of the society, with a clear focus on facilitating tribal arts and their expressions.
Odisha, with 62 tribes and well over 22% of the tribal population of the country, is a unique mosaic of tribal culture. Even, as legend has it, Lord Jagannath owes His origin to Nilamadhabal, the deity worshipped by the tribal king named Vishwavasu. The contribution of the entire tribal gamut of the State to its social, economic and cultural life is immense. But, sadly, the fast-paced modernisation is beginning to cast a dark spell on the traditional folk and tribal cultures which stand endangered today. There is hardly any platform other than the tribal department of the government of Odisha to sustain, preserve and promote the rich repertoire of tribal culture including their signature music and dance.
Prime Minister's Office
PM congratulates athletes for their performance in Special Olympics Summer Games in Berlin
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi congratulated athletes who represented India at the Special Olympics Summer Games in Berlin and won 202 medals including 76 Gold Medals.
In a tweet, the Prime Minister said;
“Congratulations to our incredible athletes who represented India at the Special Olympics Summer Games in Berlin and won 202 medals including 76 Gold Medals. In their success, we celebrate the spirit of inclusivity and applaud the perseverance of these remarkable athletes.”
Ministry of Earth Sciences
Hourly Update on Very Severe Cyclonic Storm, ‘Fani’ over Coastal Odisha
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03-05-2019 
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LOCATION LATITUDE/LONGITUDE
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THE VERY SEVERE CYCLONIC STORM “FANI” MOVED SLIGHTLY NORTHWARDS AND LAY CENTERED AT 1430 HOURS IST OF TODAY, 03rd MAY, 2019 NEAR LAT. 20.50N AND LONG. 86.00E OVER COASTAL ODISHA ABOUT 25 KM TO NORTHEAST OF BHUBANESWAR AND CLOSE TO.CUTTACK.
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CURRENT WIND SPEED OF THE CYCLONE
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140-150 KMPH GUSTING TO 165 KMPH.
BHUBANESWAR REPORTED MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WIND SPEED OF 98 KMPH SOUTHWESTERLY WIND AT 1430 HRS IST OF TODAY. AND RAINFAL OF 13.9 CM DURING PAST 6 HOURS
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FORECAST
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THE VERY SEVERE CYCLONIC STORM “FANI” IS VERY LIKELY TO CONTINUE TO MOVE NORTH-NORTHEASTWARDS AND WEAKEN FURTHER INTO A SEVERE CYCLONIC STORM DURING NEXT 06 HOURS.
Ministry of Agriculture &
Farmers Welfare
Coconut Development Board observed Swachhata Campaign 3.0
As part of the ‘Swachhata Pakhwada – Swachhata Hi Seva 2023’ launched by the Hon’ble Prime Minister of India, Shri. Narendra Modi, Coconut Development Board organized cleanliness drive at Ernakulathappan Ground, Kochi, Kerala on 1st October 2023.
Officers and Staff of the Board actively participated in the programme under the leadership of Shri. R. Madhu, Secretary, Coconut Development Board. Unit Offices of the Board across the country also organized similar campaign in the areas under their jurisdiction. The programme was organized in commemoration of the 154th birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi. The campaign is being organized to create awareness among the general public on the importance of maintaining higher order of cleanliness to achieve the vision of garbage free India.
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Ministry of Housing & Urban Affairs
Model Building Byelaws 2016 & Urban Regional Development Plans Formulation and Implementation Guidelines 2014 Amended for Establishing EV Charging Infrastructure
25% of Vehicles on Roads Envisaged to be EVS by 2030
Mohua to Facilitate Availability of Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure
Guidelines and Standards for Charging Infrastructure for Electric Vehicles Issued
The Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs  has made amendments to the Model Building Byelaws  2016 and Urban Regional Development Plans Formulation and Implementation  Guidelines 2014 making provisions for establishing Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure, in order to facilitate availability of Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure. Ministry of Power has issued guidelines and standards for charging infrastructure for electric vehicles, which have also been considered while making these amendments.
The Guidelines will act as a guiding document to the State Governments and Union Territories to incorporate the norms and standards of Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure in their respective Building Bye Laws. The guidelines on Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure have been circulated to all the State Governments and UT Administrations with the request to amend their Building Byelaws and Master Plan Regulations.
Cities and towns in the country are facing the problems of environmental pollution thereby severely impacting the health of the urban residents. India is committed to Sustainable Development Goal 13: Climate Change of United Nations to take urgent action to combat climate change. Government has initiated several steps to reduce dependence on fossil fuels. One of such steps is to encourage Electric Vehicles , which are environment friendly. Government has desired that 25% of the total vehicles on roads should be EVs by 2030.
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Prime Minister's Office
PM shares his fitness video; nominates IPS officers for Fitness Challenge
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, accepting the Fitness Challenge given by Virat Kohli, shared his fitness video today.
The Prime Minister said, “Here are moments from my morning exercises. Apart from Yoga, I walk on a track inspired by the Panchtatvas or 5 elements of nature - Prithvi, Jal, Agni, Vayu, Aakash. This is extremely refreshing and rejuvenating. I also practice breathing exercises. #HumFitTohIndiaFit.
I appeal to every Indian to devote some part of the day towards fitness.
Practice any set of exercises you are comfortable with and you will see the positive difference it will make in your life! #FitnessChallenge #HumFitTohIndiaFit.”
Furthering the momentum of Fitness Challenge, the Prime Minister nominated Karnataka CM Shri H D Kumaraswamy, Table Tennis Player Ms. Manika Batra and the entire IPS fraternity, especially those above 40 for the Fitness Challenge.
“I am delighted to nominate the following for the #FitnessChallenge:
Karnataka’s CM Shri H D Kumaraswamy
India’s pride and among the highest medal winners for India in the 2018 CWG, Manika Batra
The entire fraternity of brave IPS officers, especially those above 40”, the Prime Minister said.
Ministry of Earth Sciences
Impact of Climate Change upon the Indian subcontinent
Ministry of Earth Sciences  in 2020 has published ‘Assessment of Climate Change over the Indian Region’, which contains a comprehensive assessment of the impact of climate change upon the Indian subcontinent. The highlights of the report follows:
- India’s average temperature has risen by around 0.7 deg. C during 1901-2018.
- Frequency of daily precipitation extremes  increased by about 75% during 1950-2015.
- The frequency and spatial extent of droughts over India has increased significantly during 1951-2015.
- Sea-level rise in the North Indian Ocean occurred at a rate of 3.3 mm per year in the last two and half decades .
- Frequency of Severe Cyclonic Storms over Arabian sea has increased during the post monsoon seasons of 1998-2018.
India Meteorological Department  routinely monitors Climate over Indian Region and bring out yearly publication viz. “Annual Climate summary”. IMD issues monthly climate summary. Annual climate summary includes information about the temperature, Rainfall and extreme weather events occurring during the concerned period.
This information was given by the Union Minister of Earth Sciences, Shri Kiren Rijiju in a written reply in the Lok Sabha today.